Sarah Mamiye is widely known among family and friends for her elegant flair for entertaining. If you are lucky enough to be invited to her home for a marjan game, Shabbat dinner or any Jewish Holiday, you are bound to be amazed by her stunning table. Not only is her table beautiful, but Sarah showed true “hachnasat orchim”(the mitzvah of welcoming guests) when I had to cancel a Passover trip at the last minute one year, and she jumped to the rescue and invited my entire family to join her family for the Seder. (I wish I took pictures!!!)

Enjoy this sneak peek into a memorable evening, and remember, you don’t have to go all out with your holiday budget to have it look like you did!! Marlene

“Hi Marlene,

My Passover 2011 table setting inspiration started when I found the green vases at Home Goods. I knew I wanted cherry blossoms…..but with all the cleaning and cooking, I had no time to go to the flower market. Thanks to Shirley Barnathan, my centerpieces came out beautiful! Next I ran to Amazing Savings where I bought the gold chargers and plastic gold dot plates. On my way out I saw the adorable plastic mini cups and thought they would be perfect for the berachot. Between Home Goods and Amazing Savings I was able to change the look of my table without spending a fortune.
Happy holidays! Sarah”

Ever since I bought Susie Fishbein‘s Passover by Design cookbook, I’ve been using her chicken recipes all year round . Her Greek Garlic Chicken is so quick and easy, and really looks like a magazine photo when done!

The fresh oregano and some fresh sliced lemons should be sprinkled on top as a garnish.